The best replacement for shrug is cardigan.

The best alternatives to shrug are rated as following:
★★★★★  cardigan
★★★★★  upright row
★★★★  wrap
★★★★  bolero jacket
★★★★  shawl
★★★★  bolero
★★★  capelet
★★  hug
★  barbell
★  hang clean
★  dumbbell shrug
  high pull
  habit
  barbell shrug
  pashmina

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Speaking about shrug, one probably shouldn't forget about maxi dress.

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